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• Europa – Palaces and Castles • Outdoor Sports • Trades and Crafts • Crop Plants – Grain

Accessories Issue 6 March 2017 1|17

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1 215.12.51 FDC/U1 CHF 6.15 Europa – Palaces and Castles Philately

At yearly intervals the member states of the Associa- ed in 1287. Mentioned for the first time in 1322, the tion of European Public Postal Operators, PostEurop, castle came into the possession of the Princely Family issue stamps on a common theme. In 2017 their of Liechtenstein in 1712. focus is on palaces and castles. Liechtenstein’s contri- Gutenberg Castle is located in the country’s south- bution to the popular Europa stamps are illustrations ernmost municipality, Balzers, and was built in the of “Vaduz Castle” (value: CHF 1.50) and “Gutenberg High Middle Ages. The castle hill is around 70 metres Castle” (value: CHF 1.50). high and has been inhabited ever since the Neolithic Perched around 120 metres above the capital of the period. Originally a church with a cemetery, the build- small country, Vaduz Castle is a hallmark that has ing fell into ruin over the course of several centuries served as a residence for the head of state and his but was restored between 1905 and 1912. The outer family since 1939. The castle is presumed to date courtyard is open to visitors the whole year round back to the 12th century: Experts assume that the but the castle chapel and parts of the castle only at keep was built first and an inhabited tower was add- specific times.

217.01.52 FDC CHF 4.00

217.01.30 mint ; CHF 3.00 217.01.31 cancelled H CHF 3.00

217.01.51 FDC/U1 CHF 5.00 217.01.54 FDC/U4 CHF 14.00

217.01.40 mint ; CHF 12.00 217.01.41 cancelled H CHF 12.00

217.01.20 mint ; CHF 30.00 217.01.21 cancelled H CHF 30.00

2 3 Outdoor Sports Philately

In collaboration with Fotoclub Spektral, Philately Tao Kreibich, a young man from the Vorarlberg region Liechtenstein carried out a youth photo competition in Austria, making perfect tracks in the deep snow on the theme of “Outdoor Sports” and accepted between the sun and shade. “Winter Storm Wind- entries from young people from Liechtenstein, Swit- surfing” (value: CHF 1.00) by Yannick Oberhofer from zerland and Austria aged up to 21 years. Besides the Vaduz was chosen for the second stamp. His power- theme, no requirements were specified regarding the ful photo was taken on Corsica. Julius Tiefenthaler motif, location or type of sport. supplied a further motif for the third special stamp: The jury was impressed by the sheer number and “Sunset Backflip” (value: CHF 2.00), which again quality of the photos entered and in an anonymous shows Tao Kreibich but this time doing a backward evaluation procedure awarded first place to Julius flip against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset. Tiefenthaler from Röthis (A) for his photo “Smooth The special stamps are issued in high-quality silver Powder Turn” (value: CHF 0.85). It shows freerider print on 16-stamp sheetlets.

217.02.30 mint ; CHF 3.85 217.02.31 cancelled H CHF 3.85

Issue Europa – Palaces and Castles Face value/subject CHF 1.50 Vaduz Castle CHF 1.50 Gutenberg Castle Stamp format 60.37 x 34.7 mm Perforation 14 ¼ x 14 ½ Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design Angelo Boog, Wallisellen Printing 6-colour offset Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé la Loupe Paper Truwhite FSC Mix Credit, 110 g/m2, gummed

217.01.62 MK 427 CHF 5.00

217.02.20 mint ; CHF 61.60 217.02.21 cancelled H CHF 61.60

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217.02.40 mint ; CHF 15.40 217.02.41 cancelled H CHF 15.40

217.02.52 FDC CHF 4.85

Issue Outdoor Sports Face value/subject CHF 0.85 Smooth powder-turn CHF 1.00 Winter Storm Windsurfing 217.02.51 FDC/U1 CHF 6.85 CHF 2.00 Sunset Backflip Stamp format 40.5 x 28 mm Perforation 13 ¼ x 13 ½ Sheet format 208 x 146 mm Design Julius Tiefenthaler, Röthis Yannick Oberhofer, Vaduz Printing 5-colour offset Cartor Security Printing, Meaucé la Loupe Paper Truwhite FSC Mix Credit, 110 g/m2, 217.02.54 FDC/U4 CHF 18.40 217.02.62 MK 428 CHF 6.85 gummed

6 7 Trades and Crafts Philately

SEPAC is a cooperation between 14 small postal ad- the SEPAC stamp depicting the “Goldsmith” profes- ministrations in Europe that issue stamps on common sion (value: CHF 2.00), one of the oldest metalcrafts, themes on a regular basis. This year each country is the pictograms show a hammer, pliers, tweezers creating its own special stamp on the theme of trades and screw clamp. The “Stonemason” special stamp and crafts. Philately Liechtenstein used this as an op- (value: CHF 1.30) shows the graphic symbols of a portunity to integrate its SEPAC stamp this year into a hammer, pointed chisel and drove chisel. The oldest series that will be continued in the future. still preserved pieces of work of this profession are Graphic artist René Wolfinger chose to graphical- around 40,000 years old. By contrast, thimble, scis- ly represent the three motifs with pictograms and sors, needles, measuring tape and sewing machine placed these on different coloured backgrounds. A are to be seen on the “Tailor” special stamp (value: common feature on each special stamp is a stylised CHF 1.80). The origins of this profession go back to hand to symbolise the theme of trades and crafts. On the middle 12th century.

217.03.30 mint ; CHF 5.10 217.03.31 cancelled H CHF 5.10

217.03.52 FDC CHF 6.10 217.03.20 mint ; CHF 61.20 217.03.21 cancelled H CHF 61.20

217.03.51 FDC/U1 CHF 8.10

217.03.54 FDC/U4 CHF 23.40

8 9 Crop Plants – Grain Philately

Philately Liechtenstein is continuing its popular series the region. Cornmeal is a basic ingredient of Ribel, a of self-adhesive definitive stamps on a 20-stamp traditional regional dish. From the 18th until well into sheet with four indigenous types of grain: “Oats” the 20th century, Ribel counted as one of the main (value: CHF 0.85), “Barley” (value: CHF 1.00), foods of the smallholder farming population in the “Maize” (value: CHF 1.50) and “Millet” (value: Rhine Valley and was usually eaten at breakfast time. CHF 2.00) are grown in Liechtenstein and partly processed here too. Farming in Liechtenstein is au- tonomous and diverse with one third of the national territory used for farming. Apart from dairy and meat products, agriculture, horticulture and viticulture is carried out. In this context, grain accounts for a share of around six percent of the agricultural land span- 217.03.40 mint ; CHF 20.40 217.03.41 cancelled H CHF 20.40 ning 5,234 hectares. Maize, which was originally came from Mexico, is often grown in the Alpine state as a fodder plant. Ever since the 17th century, grain has also played an important role in the cultural and economic history of

Issue Trades and Crafts Face value/subject CHF 1.30 Stonemason CHF 1.80 Tailor CHF 2.00 Goldsmith (SEPAC) Stamp format 32 x 38 mm Perforation 12 ¾ x 12 Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design René Wolfinger, Balzers Printing 3-colour offset Gutenberg AG, Schaan Paper Tullis Russel tru white litho 110 g/m2, gummed

217.03.62 MK 429 CHF 8.10 217.04.20 mint ; CHF 107.00 217.04.21 cancelled H CHF 107.00 10 11 Philately

217.04.30 mint ; CHF 5.35 217.04.31 cancelled H CHF 5.35

217.04.40 mint ; CHF 21.40 217.04.41 cancelled H CHF 21.40

Issue Crop Plants – Grain Face value/subject CHF 0.85 Oats CHF 1.00 Barley CHF 1.50 Maize 217.04.52 FDC CHF 6.35 CHF 2.00 Millet Stamp format 32.5 x 32.5 mm Perforation 12 ½ x 12 ½ Sheet format 146 x 208 mm Design Armin Hoop, Ruggell Printing 4-colour offset Gutenberg AG, Schaan Paper Special stamp paper 217.04.51 FDC/U1 CHF 9.35 UPM Raflatac, 110 g/m2, white Unik OBA free/perm/K80W, self-adhesive (water-soluble)

217.04.54 FDC/U4 CHF 25.40

217.04.62 MK 430 CHF 9.35

12 13 7th Official collection sheet «Famous Trains» Philately Offers Philately

85th Birthday of Prince Johann ll (1925) Special stamp MiNr. 72-74

125.05.30 Series mint ; CHF 225.00 125.05.31 Series cancelled H CHF 60.00 125.05.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 67.50

87th Birthday of Prince Johann ll (1927) Special stamp MiNr. 75-77

; 217.21.20 mint ; CHF 10.00 127.01.30 Series mint CHF 75.00 H 217.21.21 cancelled H CHF 10.00 127.01.31 Series cancelled CHF 75.00 127.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 26.25 The official "dieMarke.li" collection sheets are issued These sheets are available individually or on sub- twice yearly to mark special occasions. These sheets, scription, mint or cancelled. For further information Rhine disaster (1928) Special stamp MiNr. 78-81 each comprising ten different stamp designs printed please visit the Webshop at www.philatelie.li together in a se-tenant combination, are also valid 128.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 300.00 for postal use, published entirely independently and 128.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 127.00 not linked to the official Principality of Liechtenstein 128.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 75.00 stamp issues.

Annual issues from around the world

Bendern church / Temporary solution with the new value overprinted in red (1952) Definitive stamp MiNr. 310

152.03.30 Stamp mint ; CHF 33.75 Åland – Year set 2016 ; 152.03.31 Stamp cancelled H CHF 90.00 AX216.99.20 CHF 43.00 152.03.40 Block of four mint ; CHF 135.00

Faroe Islands – Year set 2016 ; FO216.99.20 CHF 56.95

Gibraltar – Year set 2016 ; 150 Years of Liechtenstein sovereignty (1956) Special stamp GI216.99.20 CHF 69.60 MiNr. 346-347

Iceland – Year set 2016 ; 156.02.20 Set in full sheets (4x3) mint ; CHF 260.00 IS216.99.20 CHF 80.20 156.02.30 Series mint ; CHF 18.75 156.02.31 Series cancelled H CHF 7.50 Jersey – Yearbook 2016 ; 156.02.40 Block of four series mint ; CHF 75.00 JE216.99.20 CHF 103.80 156.02.41 Block of four series cancelled H CHF 30.00

Malta – Year set 2016 ; MT216.99.20 CHF 55.95

14 15 Philately 50th Birthday of Prince Franz Josef II (1956) Special stamp MiNr. 348-351 Landscapes and aircraft (1941) MiNr. 387-394 156.03.30 Series mint ; CHF 22.50 156.03.31 Series cancelled H CHF 13.50 CH141.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 85.00 156.03.40 Block of four series mint ; CHF 90.00 CH141.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 25.00 156.03.41 Block of four series cancelled H CHF 54.00 CH141.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 35.00

Swiss airmail (1919-1920) MiNr. 145+152

Pro Aero – Lake Lucerne (1941) MiNr. 395 CH119.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 450.00 CH119.01.31 Series cancelled H (with a certificate) CHF 1600.00 CH141.02.30 Series mint ; CHF 13.00 CH119.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 180.00 CH141.02.31 Series cancelled H CHF 22.00 CH141.02.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 7.00 CH141.02.52 Series on first day cover – FDC CHF 30.00 Geneva Disarmament Conference (1932) MiNr. 256-258 Commemorative set of stamps on the CH132.02.30 Series mint ; CHF 25.00 National Stamp Exhibition in Geneva (1943) CH132.02.31 Series cancelled H CHF 60.00 Souvenir sheet MiNr. Block 10 CH132.02.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 10.00

CH143.04.20 Souvenir sheet mint ; CHF 75.00 CH143.04.21 Souvenir sheet cancelled H CHF 45.00 CH143.04.25 Souvenir sheet : CHF 50.00 CH143.04.52 Souvenir sheet on FDC CHF 90.00 Swiss airmail (1933) corrugated paper MiNr. 233z-234z

CH133.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 120.00 Single stamps out of Souvenir sheet MiNr. 423L+423R CH133.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 130.00 CH143.04.30 Series mint ; CHF 55.00 CH133.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 50.00

"Bundesfeierblock" – Block of Swiss National Day stamps (1940) Souvenir sheet MiNr. Block 5

CH140.03.20 Souvenir sheet mint ; CHF 325.00 Special airmail stamps commemorating CH140.03.21 Souvenir sheet cancelled H CHF 475.00 25 years of Swiss airmail (1944) MiNr. 435-438 CH140.03.25 Souvenir sheet unused with hinge : CHF 175.00 CH140.03.52 Souvenir sheet on first day cover – FDC CHF 2750.00 CH144.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 22.00 CH144.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 27.00 Single stamps out of "Bundesfeierblock" MiNr. 369-372 CH144.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 8.00 CH140.03.30 Series mint ; CHF 225.00 CH144.01.52 Series on first day cover – FDC CHF 55.00 CH140.03.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 150.00

Pro Aero – Training glider (1946) MiNr. 470

CH146.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 39.00 CH146.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 35.00 CH146.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 15.00 CH146.01.52 Series on first day cover – FDC CHF 45.00 16 17 Numismatics Numismatics Swissair special airmail stamp (1947) MiNr. 479

CH147.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 25.00 CH147.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 25.00 CH147.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 9.00 CH147.01.52 Series on first day cover – FDC CHF 30.00

Commemorative set of stamps on the IMABA Basel Int. Stamp Exhibition (1948) Souvenir sheet MiNr. Block 13

CH148.02.20 Souvenir sheet mint ; CHF 75.00 Switzerland – Pilatus railway and Switzerland – Cow fighting (2012) CH148.02.21 Souvenir sheet cancelled H CHF 70.00 cableways (2011) 20 Fr. silver 10 Fr. bimetal 33 mm, 15 gr. CH148.02.25 Souvenir sheet unused with hinge : CHF 60.00 Ag 83,5/Cu 16,5, 33 mm, 20 gr. CH520.12.0113 uncirculated CHF 25.00 CH148.02.52 Souvenir sheet on first day cover – FDC CHF 160.00 CH520.11.0213 uncirculated CHF 39.00

Single stamps out of Souvenir sheet MiNr. 512-513 CH148.02.30 Series mint ; CHF 60.00 CH148.02.31 Series cancelled H CHF 50.00 CH148.02.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 30.00

Pro Aero (1949) MiNr. 518

CH149.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 50.00 CH149.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 50.00 CH149.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 22.00 CH149.01.52 Series on first day cover – FDC CHF 60.00

Commemorative set of stamps on the National Stamp Ex- Switzerland – Jungfraubahn railway Switzerland – 80 years of Globi (2012) hibition in Lausanne (1955) Souvenir sheet MiNr. Block 15 (2012) 20 Fr. silver Ag 83,5/Cu 16,5, 20 Fr. silver Ag 83,5/Cu 16,5, 33 mm, 20 gr. 33 mm, 20 gr. CH520.12.0313 uncirculated CHF 39.00 CH155.01.20 Souvenir sheet mint ; CHF 80.00 CH520.12.0213 uncirculated CHF 39.00 CH155.01.21 Souvenir sheet cancelled H CHF 75.00 CH155.01.25 Souvenir sheet unused with hinge : CHF 60.00 CH155.01.52 Souvenir sheet on first day cover – FDC CHF 140.00

Single stamps out of Souvenir sheet MiNr. 611-612 CH155.01.30 Series mint ; CHF 60.00 CH155.01.31 Series cancelled H CHF 60.00 CH155.01.35 Series unused with hinge : CHF 30.00

Switzerland – Swiss wrestling (2013) Switzerland – Gansabhauet in Sursee 20 Fr. silver 0.835, 33 mm, 20 gr. (2014) 10 Fr. bimetal, 33 mm, 15 gr. Special cover – Bellinzona rocket documents 5.XI.1961 CH520.13.0213 uncirculated CHF 39.00 CH520.14.0113 uncirculated CHF 25.00

E941.10.001 Special cover CHF 7.00

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Jens W. Beyrich – Hypersymmetrics Book 435.11.01 Hypersymmetrics CHF 32.00

Switzerland – Jassen card game (2014) Switzerland – Alp descent (2015) 10 Fr. 20 Fr. silver 0.835, 33 mm, 20 gr. bimetal, 33 mm, 15 gr. CH520.14.0213 uncirculated CHF 39.00 CH520.15.0313 uncirculated CHF 25.00

Liechtenstein landscapes – Greetings from the princi- pality in pictures A5 illustrated book, 72 pages, German 411.02.01 CHF 20.00

Switzerland – Solar Impulse (2015) 20 Fr. silver 0.835, 33 mm, 20 gr. CH520.15.0413 uncirculated CHF 39.00 Australia – Year of the Dragon (2012) 1 Dollar, silver 999, 45.1 mm, 1 OZ AU520.12.0113 uncirculated CHF 59.00

Liechtenstein landscapes – Greetings from the principality in pictures A4 illustrated book, 72 pages, German/English/French/Russian 411.02.11 CHF 30.00

Spain – Euroset Felipe VI (2015) ES520.15.0113 uncirculated CHF 23.65 20 21 Lindner Products Official Print Order Quantities for Stamps 2013 Information

Issue series / Face value / Subject Official order quantity Issue series / Face value / Subject Official order quantity

More Lindner-items on our website: www.philatelie.li 4 March 2013 2 September 2013 Europa 2013 – Postal vehicles Collections in Liechtenstein: Sports and Touring Cars CHF 1.40 Vehicle wheels 120'000 CHF 0.85 Aston Martin DB2/4 1954 200'000 Mathematics CHF 1.00 Ferrari 250 GT PF 1958 200'000 CHF 1.00 Fibonacci sequence 126'000 CHF 1.40 Jaguar XK 140 1955 200'000 Stainless steel-tongs, 115 mm, with straight tips CHF 2.60 Quotients of adjacent Fibonacci numbers 126'000 CHF 1.90 Mercedes SL300 1956 200'000 CHF 4.00 Golden ratio 126'000 Performing arts in Liechtenstein LIN2065 CHF 15.50 Voluntary Civil Protection Work – IV CHF 1.00 Dance 200'000 CHF 1.00 Avalanche rescue-dog handler 120'000 CHF 1.40 Theatre 200'000 CHF 1.40 Civil Protection 120'000 CHF 2.00 Musical Theatre 150'000 Switzerland – Liechtenstein Customs Treaty 1923 – 2013 CHF 4.00 Cabaret 150'000 CHF 2.00 Liechtenstein 150'000 Joint issue with Russia – Eugen Zotow CHF 2.00 Switzerland 150'000 CHF 1.40 Voyage of the Argonauts 180'000 Stainless steel-tongs, 115 mm, CHF 2.60 Silum 180'000 with bent, spade ends 3 June 2013 LIN2066 CHF 15.50 Painters from Liechtenstein: Hans Kliemand (1922-1976) 11 November 2013 CHF 1.00 View of Vaduz 130'000 Liechtenstein Palace, Vienna CHF 1.90 View into the Rhine valley 130'000 CHF 1.00 Silk wall-covering left 130'000 Bridges bring together – I CHF 1.40 Silk wall-covering centre 130'000 CHF 0.85 Old Rhine bridge 130'000 CHF 3.60 Silk wall-covering right 130'000 Folding Magnifier with LED lighting, CHF 1.00 Vaduz-Sevelen 130'000 Christmas 2013 – Themes from the Christmas story 10x magnification, 25 mm diameter CHF 1.40 Railway bridge 130'000 CHF 0.85 Annunciation 230'000 LIN2091 CHF 18.00 CHF 1.90 Schaan-Buchs 130'000 CHF 1.00 Nativity 230'000 Young animals of the Alpine region CHF 1.40 Shepherds and their flocks 120'000 CHF 0.85 Ibex 400'000 CHF 1.90 Three Kings 150'000 CHF 1.00 Chamois 400'000 XXII Winter Olympic Games CHF 1.40 Marmot 300'000 CHF 2.60 Sochi 2014 150'000 CHF 1.90 Alpine hare 200'000 Chinese Signs of the Zodiac: Horse Alpine flowers CHF 1.90 Year of the Horse 600'000 CHF 1.00 Chiltern gentian Definitive stamps LINDNER Letterscope The LINDNER Letterscope CHF 1.90 Alpine forget-me-not Definitive stamps makes not only watermarks and embossed printing CHF 4.00 Hairy Alpine rose Definitive stamps visible on letters, cards and stamps but also errors All special/commemorative and definitive stamps listed here remain valid for postage. The print order quantities relate to the total print order. such as “stamp paper thins”, paper breakages and repairs. Measurements: 60 x 195 mm LIN9110 CHF 124.50 Tariff adjustments 2017

In the course of the annual review of the range of services provided by Post CH AG, the following prices LED-illuminated magnifier with 3 replaceable were adjusted in the private customer range as per lens attachments, magnification 2,5x / 5x/16x, easy 1 January 2017. These prices are also valid for replacement of the lens throughclip system (batteries Liechtensteinische Post AG. not included) LINS7133 CHF 32.00 Price Increases Within LI/CH Format / Weight Price 2016 Price NEW Collect a starter set for stamp collecting: Ring A-Post Plus (A+) NEW Up to B5, weight: 1-250 g, thickness: max. 2 cm -- CHF 3.40 binder and slipcase with 5 Omnia stockbook pages, instructions for stamp collectors, stamp tweezers, A-Post Plus (A+) large letter From B5 to B4, weight: 1-1000 g, magnifier, drying book, Michel Catalogue “Stamp NEW thickness: max. 2 cm -- CHF 5.20 Collecting Made Easy” and a pack of stamps Registered letter (R) Up to B5, weight: 1-250 g, thickness: max. 5 cm From B5 to B4, weight: 1-1000 g, LINS9022 CHF 51.50 thickness: max. 2 cm CHF 6.00 CHF 6.30 22 For further information: www.post.li 23 Which is the most beautiful in 2016? Information NexoFil Award China Annual Best Foreign Stamp Poll Every year the NexoFil Award is bestowed in Spain. Liechtenstein also managed to win a category in the Choose the stamp that you like most. Write its num- This competition is organised by “EL ECO”, the lead- “China Annual Best Foreign Stamp Poll” competi- ber on the enclosed order form and return it to us ing Spanish philately magazine, with nations partici- tion that has now taken place for the twelfth time at the latest by 15 July 2017. You can also take part pating from around the world. An international jury in Beijing. The “Old Fruit Varieties: Apples” sheetlet online under www.philatelie.li. consisting of 40 experts from Europe and America impressed the jury and fended off all the competitors Lots will be drawn from among the participants for rated the stamps submitted in ten different catego- from over 40 countries in the “Most Beautiful Shee- 20 appealing illustrated books on the Principality of 02. SEPAC – Four Seasons ries. In the process the Liechtenstein stamp “Interna- tlet” category. The sheetlet shows eight indigenous Liechtenstein. 01. Europa – Think Green tional Year of Light” from 2015 was selected as the types of apples on hexagonal stamps. The detailed winner of the “Most Innovative Stamp” category. This illustrations are by Angelo Boog. stamp was designed by Leone Ming and depicts three light phenomena: a fluorescent background that glows in the dark, a microperforation to diffract light rays and a special colour that changes from pink to 04. Archaeological Finds in 05. Trees violet when exposed to UV light. This stamp already 03. Liechtenstein Painters – Liechtenstein: Utensils Alois Ritter received the coveted Red Dot Award one year ago. 06. Princely Treasures: Silver Smithery

07. Old Fruit Varieties – Pears

08. Nature Reserves in Liechtenstein: Ruggeller Riet

215.03.30 mint ; CHF 1.90 215.03.31 cancelled H CHF 1.90

215.09.20 mint ; CHF 11.20 12. Collections in Liechtenstein: Motorcycles 215.09.21 cancelled H CHF 11.20

09. Summer 10. Fraternities in Liechtenstein 11. Joint issue with Terms of delivery: handling charge will be applied for orders below the Olympic Games the Czech Republic in Rio All deliveries are postage-paid. For orders below the minimum purchase. Subscriptions can be changed or minimum purchase of CHF 15.00 we apply a han­d­ terminated at any time. ling charge of max. CHF 7.00. For subscriptions there is no minimum purchase. Our Complaints must be made in writing by email or post current new issues are delivered direct to sub­scribers’ within 30 days from receipt of goods. homes promptly, postage-paid and with­out handling charges. For customers having a stand­ing order no

Imprint | Publisher: © Liechtensteinische Post AG | Editor: Philatelie Liechtenstein | Texts: Anita Heule; Philatelie Liechtenstein 13. Artistic photogra- 14. Liechtenstein 15. Christmas – Nostalgic 16. Chinese Signs of the | Translation: Tradas Übersetzungsdienste, Schaan | Design: Gassner.Grafisches Atelier, Vaduz| Typesetting: Philatelie Liechten- phy: Erich Allgäuer without us Christmas cards Zodiac – Rooster stein | Printing: Multiprint, Giebenach

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Postmark Type / Period Occasion Location Designer Showing Size

Date postmark Post partner 9485 Nendeln (a) Post partner Nendeln Philately Liechtenstein Bridge postmark with date and Post logo 30 mm from 3 January 2017 Date postmark Post partner 9485 Nendeln (b) Post partner Nendeln Philately Liechtenstein Bridge postmark with date and Post logo 30 mm from 3 January 2017 Flag postmark * Liechtensteinische Post AG Vaduz Post Office and Hans Peter Gassner, Vaduz Logo Liechtensteinische Post AG 40 x 20 mm 1–28 February 2017 Schaan Business Centre Special postmark Chinese New Year 2017 Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Monkey – Rooster 32 mm 7–8 February 2017 Flag postmark * Philately Liechtenstein Vaduz Post Office and Stefan Erne, Triesen www.philatelie.li 40 x 20 mm 1–31 March 2017 Schaan Business Centre First-day postmark Europa – Palaces and Castles Philately Liechtenstein Angelo Boog, Wallisellen Gutenberg Castle 32 mm 6 March 2017 First-day postmark Outdoor Sports Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Skis and Surfboard 32 mm 6 March 2017 First-day postmark Trades and Crafts Philately Liechtenstein René Wolfinger, Balzers Hand 28 mm 6 March 2017 First-day postmark Crop Plants – Grain Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Grain 30 mm 6 March 2017 Special postmark Salon Philatélique de Printemps, Exhibition stand, Philately Liechtenstein Armin Hoop, Ruggell Typography 32 mm 9–11 March 2017 Paris, France Flag postmark * dieMarke.li Vaduz Post Office and Armin Hoop, Ruggell Logo dieMarke.li 40 x 20 mm 1–29 April 2017 Schaan Business Centre

* Flag postmark = repeated use

Courtesy postmarks Requests regarding courtesy postmarks should be made direct to Philatelie Liechtenstein, Zollstrasse 58, 9494 Schaan, Principality of Liechtenstein with precise indications regarding the desired postmark no later than the end of the official stamping period.

Special and Fair Covers

Special Cover – Chinese New Special Cover – First use date postmark Special Cover – First use date postmark Special Cover – Reopening Stamp fair cover – Salon Philatélique Year 2017 post partner 9485 Nendeln (a) post partner 9485 Nendeln (b) 9496 Balzers post office de Printemps, Paris, France 312.17.01 CHF 4.90 312.17.02 CHF 2.00 312.17.03 CHF 2.00 312.17.04 CHF 2.00 322.17.01 CHF 2.50

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